First trial of insulin-producing plants underway in the UK
13/10/2010
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The world’s first trial of plants that produce human insulin is taking place in the UK. It is hoped that this may provide a new
The world’s first trial of plants that produce human insulin is taking place in the UK. It is hoped that this may provide a new
As Diabetes UK celebrates its 75th Anniversary, Joe Fraser investigates how the country’s premier diabetes charity came into being: In 1934 the Diabetic Association was
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The lancing devices (or as most of us call them, ‘finger prickers’) listed here can be bought alone, not just as part of the blood
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From a talk given at the UK launch of the new Type 2 treatment given by Viggo Birch, vice president and managing director, Novo Nordisk
At least 30 different meters are commercially available in the UK. Please see individual meter listings in our Directory (see sidebar to the right). They
Most diabetics are now encouraged to self-monitor their blood sugars (also known as blood glucose) with blood test machines (also known as blood test meters,
Insulin Pens Usually given out to patients when they are put on insulin, or have their insulin changed, these are free. If you need a
